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Bedok South Secondary School

Explore the history of Bedok South Secondary School.

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The first Bedok South Secondary School building in Bedok South Housing Estate (1980).
The first Bedok South Secondary School building in Bedok South Housing Estate (1980).

School History

Established in 1980, Bedok South Secondary School (BDS) used to share premises with Temasek Secondary School and Kong San Primary School in Bedok South. The school moved into its present premises at 1 Jalan Langgar Bedok on 27 December 2002. The new campus was officially opened on 21 February 2004.

In 2014, BDS started its Applied Learning Programme, ‘PROJECT S.H.I.N.E.’ (An Integrated Student-Centred and Holistic programme that develops Innovation and Nurtures Empathy). In the programme, BDSians’ learning is maximised to help them become motivated learners who are able to work in teams or independently, to experiment with ideas, explore their talents and contribute to the community. Through the programme, the school seeks to involve students to work on generating solutions to real-world problems. 

In 2015, Bedok South Secondary School started its Learning for Life Programme, ‘SHAPE @BDS’ (A School of Healthy And Physically Educated Enthusiasts). Through sports and the outdoors, the programme aims to inculcate in students lifelong values, skills and competencies to lead themselves and others towards living an active, healthy and fulfilling life.

Principals:

  • Mr Too Ming Ting (1979–1981)

  • Mr G. Amoganathan (1981–1984)

  • Mr Lau Woon Chung (1984–1989)

  • Miss Koh Sauk Keow (1990–1996)

  • Mr Goh Lay Guan (1996–2001)

  • Mdm Koh Teck Siew (2001–2007)

  • Mr Krishnan Aravinthan (2007–2012)

  • Ms Pauline Fun Kar Whye (2012–2018)

  • Mr Teoh Teik Hoe (2018–2022)

  • Mr Koh Hwee Yong Daryl (2022-present)

Key Milestones

key milestones

1980

Establishment of Bedok South Secondary School.

2002

Relocation to current premises at 1 Jalan Langgar Bedok.

2004

Introduction of the I CARE (Integrity, Confidence, Aspirations, Responsibility and Entrepreneurship) as school values.

2006

Awarded the Best Singapore Education Partner: Overseas School Trips by Singapore Tourism Board.

2010

Celebration of 30th anniversary.

2012

Inaugural Colours of BDS, a showcase of the various performing arts in BDS.

2013

Started niche in uniformed groups.

2014

Started Applied Learning Programme, ‘PROJECT S.H.I.N.E.’.

2015

Re-envisioning of school mission to Build Character, Develop Leaders of Tomorrow (who will) Serve with Conviction. School values changed to Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Care (ICARE).

2016

Implementation of Learning for Life Programme, ‘SHAPE @BDS’. Introduction of Outstanding All-Rounder Student Award.

School Motto

Success through Endeavour

School Crest

Shield-shaped crest with open book and three red arrows, reading Bedok South Secondary School and Success Through Endeavour.

The open book signifies endless pursuit of knowledge. The arrows represent the endeavour to excel in diverse domains – the academic, physical, moral and cultural.

School Song

Bedok South, we come to you, minds eager for learning
Bedok South, we'll do our best, for wisdom we are yearning
From right and wrong, we'll learn to sieve, and in every field achieve
Success through Endeavour

With joy in work and joy in play
With honesty and justice to guide the way
With hearts that are loyal and minds that are true
O Bedok South O Bedok South, we come to you

Bedok South, we pledge to you, our school and land we will serve
We'll praise your name, with might and main, from duties we will never swerve
Though hardships on our paths may rain, we will work hard to gain
Success through Endeavour

With joy in work and joy in play
With honesty and justice to guide the way
With hearts that are loyal and minds that are true
O Bedok South O Bedok South, we come to you